Donelson Church of Christ

Hello Care Portal Family and Supports! I have a family who is needing help with getting a washer and dryer for their home. This is a young family with two kids of their own (4yrs old and 8 months old), one on the way, and a teenager who was in Custody that they took in when they didn't have to. This family is trying to get a washer and dryer so they can spend less time and money at the laundromat and more time at home raising their young children and the teenager they took in. This family is spending several hours a week at the laundromat due to the amount of clothes they go through with their family and not being able to save their money that they were trying to save for a washer and dryer after taking in the teenage boy. Would somebody be willing to help this family?

Help a Determined Young Woman Create Her First Home

At just 19 years old, this resilient young woman is stepping into a new chapter of her life. Having recently aged out of foster care, she’s worked tirelessly to maintain steady employment at a local childcare facility—a job she’s held with dedication for several years. Now, she’s preparing to take a big leap: moving out of government-subsidized housing and into her very first apartment, where she can finally experience the independence she’s been working so hard for.

While she’s overcome many obstacles to reach this point, she faces the challenge of moving into an unfurnished space. Without the resources to collect furniture over the years, her new home will be empty—missing the comforts and warmth that make a space truly feel like your own.

We would love to help her start this new chapter with dignity and pride by furnishing her living room. We are seeking donations of new or gently used items such as a: -Sofa/LoveSeat -coffee table -TV/ TV stand -Floor Lamp

(Decorative items are also welcome and will be considered based on available space.)

Ideally, donated items can be delivered directly to her new home, and we’re happy to assist with coordinating logistics. Let’s help her step into adulthood not just with four walls, but with a place she can truly call home.

I am currently working with a caretaker who has 2 children, and she now has custody of 3 relatives. The caretaker is no longer receiving family first and her next WIC appointment is scheduled in a few days. The caretaker is working with the Relative Caregiver Program, but she has not received a payment from them. There is a 2-month-old infant who needs formula. The caretaker has asked the parents to assist with the formula, but they cannot at this time. The caretaker cannot afford to purchase the formula and needs assistance. The baby needs Similac Advance Powder Formula.

We have a family with a 4-year-old child with autism. This kiddo needs an AAC communication device to continue their efforts of communicating. The family is low income and unable to access this device independently. The child's speech therapist requested that the family obtain this device. TN care denied coverage for the device. Any and all assistance with this item is greatly appreciated.

Mother is a single mother of 4 children: ages 11, 9, 6, and 3. Mother is providing housing, utilities, and food for the children but has not been able to furnish their new apartment. The family has one air mattress which has a hole in it and the family members have no beds to sleep on.

This family consists of a mom, her elderly grandmother, and the mom's two teenage sons. The family is in need of a hotel room for one night while their home is being fogged out for roaches and flees. The family has found someone who will assist with getting the home clean, but the family is not able to be in the home during that process. The family does not have transportation to get to and from the hotel room so the family will benefit from either an uber or lyft to get to and from the hotel.

A family has been without a water heater for close to a year or so and the child in the home isn't able to take warm baths. The family is in the process of acquiring other appliances and are not able to purchase the water heater so assistance would be greatly appreciated. The family found a water heater for a little or close to $500. They are also looking for support from others in any way that can be given whether it's community or access to local resources. Anything could help as they would like to have warm water by the end of the season in preparation for the colder months.

We recently started working with a family and discovered there is a 10-month-old with no crib to sleep in. The mother is not able to purchase one at this time. Without a crib the baby has a greater chance of either having to be safety placed or brought into DCS custody. Assistance with this item can help keep this family intact.

The biological mother and stepfather have worked hard to reunite with their two young children. She is working to complete parenting classes and a mental health assessment. The mother is in need of two toddler beds, girls' clothes, and shoes to be prepared to welcome her children back into the home. The family currently does not have personal transportation and rely on public transportation.

Case Worker is looking to avoid taking child into custody.
Child was living with grandmother in a home that needs inspection for livable standards. Grandmother and child have been moved to a local hotel. Case worker has reached out to a local home inspection company for an estimate of $425.00 for services.

Family needs to have a home inspection completed to determine what repairs that must be completed for the house to be livable. This will need to include foundation, electric (fuse box included on this), mold, roof (we are aware there is a leak but not sure if the whole roof needs to be replaced). A detailed check list of what must be completed prior to the family being able to return to the home will be needed for DCS to allow family to return back to the home.

Grandmother is very grateful for any assistance and is on a small budget.

Caseworker is helping Single mom with three children in need of her dryer being looked at and repaired. The dryer is tumbling, however it is not drying; possibly needs a heating element. She also reported this dryer is a year old.

I am unaware of how much this will cost.

A family friend (41-year-old woman) decide to assist a biological mother by agreeing to be a placement for her 4 children (8 month girl, 3 yr old boy, 4 yr old boy, and 5 yr old boy). She has been keeping the children for almost 9 months and has provided for them. The children will continue to remain in her care, but the placement is requesting assistance on providing clothes for the children. She is willing to accept whatever assistance that can be provided! Thank you all in advance.

The 5 yr old wears a 5T in tops and bottoms. For shoes, he is a size 12.5-1. The 4 yr old wears a 4T in tops and bottoms. For shoes, he is a size 10. The 3 yr old wears a 3T in tops and bottoms. For shoes, he is a size 9. The 8 month wears 6 to 9 month or 9 to 12 months (due to her growing). For shoes, she is a size 2. Diapers she is a size 3.